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The Woodpigeon’s Instruction: new poetry by Maitreyabandhu

By lokabandhu on Sat, 9 Jun, 2012 - 06:29

The Woodpigeon’s Instruction: new poetry by Maitreyabandhu

By lokabandhu on Sat, 9 Jun, 2012 - 06:29Maitreyabandhu writes from Triratna’s Poetry East project (based at London Buddhist Centre) with news of his latest work. He says - “Just to let you know that my pamphlet The Bond has been shortlisted for the ‘Michael Marks Awards for Poetry Pamphlets’. I’m delighted and a bit stunned! The award recognises “an outstanding work of poetry published in pamphlet form in the UK during 2011” and is organised by the Wordsworth Trust in association...
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One Great Glorious Mistake, 2005 Vajradharshini

By rodashruti on Sat, 26 May, 2012 - 16:23
Dharma, poetry, and humor woven together to help guide us out of the Tavern of Ruin. Vajradarshini is joined by readers from the listening sangha, while Rumi, Dogen, Nagarjuna and others make guest appearances in spirit. Emptiness has never been the same.
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Aryamati’s new poetry book ‘Travel and Trouble’ now available

By lokabandhu on Sat, 10 Dec, 2011 - 05:48

Aryamati’s new poetry book ‘Travel and Trouble’ now available

By lokabandhu on Sat, 10 Dec, 2011 - 05:48Taravandana writes from Manchester with news of a new poetry book published by a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order. She says - “Aryamati’s well loved poems are now available in a new collection entitled ‘Travel and Trouble’. Her poems have arisen from her longing to create a better world, a world infused with metta and awareness. They are both beautiful and full of emotion, a tribute to her practice. Aryamati has enjoyed playing with phrases and images since she...
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13 Ways of Making Poetry a Spiritual Practice

By lokabandhu on Sun, 4 Dec, 2011 - 06:25

13 Ways of Making Poetry a Spiritual Practice

By lokabandhu on Sun, 4 Dec, 2011 - 06:25Maitreyabandhu , a poet and Triratna Order Member from the London Buddhist Centre, writes with news of his latest article, published in Magma 51, a well-known poetry journal. He says “It’s called 13 Ways of Making Poetry a Spiritual Practice - so far the response has been very positive. So I thought I’d make it a bit known. Here’s the opening paragraph and first two points:

‘Spiritual life is primarily concerned with overcoming self-centredness, with committing ourselves...

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